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HOW CAN WE HELP?
PRAYERWe will pray for these requests for two weeks unless notified or updated. Feel free to leave requests on our 24-hour prayer line at 713.335.6456 or HoustonsFirst.org.
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PASTORAL CAREAre you experiencing grief, loneliness, illness, job loss or other life difficulties? The Pastoral Care Ministry provides free and confiden-tial help through the Stephen Ministry. Call 713.957.6762 for assistance, or indicate your interests below: ( ) I would like a Stephen Minister to call me.( ) I am interested in serving as a Stephen Minister.
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WEEKLY SUMMARYATTENDANCE, JUN 6, 2010Sunday Bible Study 3,646Mission Bible Study 953Weekday Bible Study 485Total Bible Study 5,084Wednesday Evening 334GIVING, WEEK ENDING JUN 6, 2010Tithes & Offering $368,335Weekly Requirements $293,142Over/(Under) $75,193Designated Gifts $387,930Over/(Under) for Jun $75,193Over/(Under) Fiscal YTD $510,697
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
WEEK ENDING JUN 6, 2010Total Pledged $25,433,130Donations Received $53,191TOTAL RECEIVED $17,583,583
DECIS IONS JUN 6, 2010SALVATION IN CHRISTLauren ClarkBAPTIZEDMaria MenchacaFOR BAPTISMAlana Chapa-Sendejas Sanjay MathewMichael HinesFROM OTHER FELLOWSHIPSBrandon Baker Raimie HodgesBrittany Baker Beth HowardLeonard Bowen Dessi MathewShirley Bowen Ivan PortugalCandace Burmaster Lindsey PortugalKolby Burmaster Aaron Putnam
BIRTHSJeff and Debbie Crain in the birth of their daughter, Avonlea Grace Crain grandparents; Eddy and Cynthia CrainElla and Lee Edmiston in the birth of their son, Kyle Charles Edmiston
SYMPATHIESEthel Humphries in the death of her brother, Bill Fuller. Peggy and Skip Webb in the death her uncle and Eula and Robert Boerner, in the death of her uncle.
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Juliana Brice Shane Cantwell Stacy Cotton Andrew Davis Ilia Davis Katie Dawkins Amanda Dodd Adriana Domingos Alicia Dykema Kimberly Dykema Kelli Evans Ashley Giffen Elizabeth Gilbert Elise Gilmore Gabriella Gonzales Sean Harris Thomas Hazel Sam Herbert Katie Hopmann Catherine Janzer Anna Joubert Ricky Kingham, Jr Jared Klasen Steven Kucera Courtney Ladner Laura Lansdown Sabrina Lashley Warren Lauderdale Leanna Mason Morgan Massad- Lantrip Alex Massey Cameron Mitchell
Nick Moilanen Yvonne Mpwo Jennifer Murrell Jenneth Oliveras Sarah Overshiner Camryn Pennington David Phan Joe Pickhaver Holly Pracht Alex Price Cameron Rabie Caleb Reidlinger Rudy Reyna David Rodgers Nicolas Rodriguez Philip Rodriguez Nelson Saenz Thea Singer Jake Slagle Victoria Sobol Nicole Steakley Alexandra Stiles Kristen Streeter Randi Takaoka Caleigh Taylor Victoria Taylor Grace Tezzo Sara Thomas Kayla Tibbets Ella Traylor Paul Triebel Jeremy Yutzy Morgan Zabel
CLASS OF 2010The HUB Student Ministry and Houston’s First congratulate the graduating seniors of 2010!
GROW o u r s o u l s > >CHURCHWIDE SUNDAY BIBLE STUDIESEach week, thousands of people go deeper into God’s Word in Sunday Bible studies, and experience community along the way. Stop by the Welcome Center for help finding a Bible study that’s right for you, or visit HoustonsFirst.org/Bible Studies and explore the options on your own. Here’s some to consider:• Well Grounded @ 8:20 am – Rm 330For couples married 3-12 years• Just For Men @ 9:30 am – Rm 145For Men of all ages• His Glory @ 10:45 am – Rm 274CFor Adults 52-60 years• Quest and Awaken @ 9:30 am – Gym FloorThese two new classes for single adults 21-26 provide great options for what every young adult needs – a solid biblical foundation, strong positive community, mid-week small groups and plenty of ways to serve and connect with like-minded and Christ-minded adults. VISIT SummitYoungSingles.org.HIGHPOINT BIBLE STUDYWed, Jun 16 @ 11:30 am – 1010 Lamar (lower level)Malcolm Marshall, Associate Minister of Connection & Community, will speak at this week’s downtown Bible study. Lunch begins at 11:30 am for $8, and Bible study takes place from 12:10-12:40 pm. CONTACT [email protected], 713.957.6781.SUMMER BIBLE STUDYEvery Wed thru Aug 18 @ 7-8 pm – Oasis RmStay connected this summer with a mid-week Bible study on the Gospel of Luke led by Steve Knox. This Bible study is open to all ages. CONTACT [email protected], 713.957.5886.
GIVE o u r l i v e s > > >MISSIONS
HOUSTON PROJECT TRAININGToday @ 2 pm – Various roomsThe first training session for Houston Project volunteers is today at 2 pm in various rooms throughout the building. This missionary journey to our city takes place Jul 11-15 as Houston’s First mem-
bers share the love of Christ in 13 locations. Ministries in-clude Vacation Bible School, Youth Events, Adult Ministry, Food Distribution, Sports Ministry, Evangelism, and Prayer. REGISTER at HoustonsFirst.org/HoustonProject or stop by the Main Foyer today! CONTACT [email protected], 713.957.5866.MISSION TRIPSVisit HoustonsFirst.org/MissionTrips to learn about these opportunities to give your life on the mission field:• Cuba – Univida (July 17-25)• Galveston – Family Mission Trip (Jul 30) • Cuba – Oasis (Jul 24-31)• Boston, MA (Jul 26-Aug 2) • Brazil (Aug 6-15)• Russia – Orphanage (Oct 6-15) • Honduras – Living Water (Oct 16-23)
F ITNESS & RECREATIONBLOOD DRIVEToday @ 8 am-2 pm – Outside CLCThe Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center will host a blood drive located outside the CLC entrance. Give the gift of life and donate blood today! CONTACT [email protected], 713.957.6701.
DEAR CHURCHFAMILY & GUESTS,One month from today on July 11, volunteers from Houston’s First will be mak-ing final preparations for the Houston Project – our churchwide mission trip to our own city. During the evenings of July 12-15, these volunteers will share the love of Christ at 13 locations throughout Houston.
Today, the initial training be-gins as volunteers meet with their ministry site leaders and team members at 2 pm. Vision will be shared, roles will be as-signed, and prayers will be offered as they get ready to “give their lives” on the mission field right here at home.
Are you signed up to serve? If not, visit the Main Foyer to register with a Houston Project representative, or come to-day at 2 pm. If you’re reading this at the 6:30 pm worship service, it’s not too late for you, either. Simply stop by the Main Foyer after the service or register online at HoustonsFirst.org/ HoustonProject.
Finally, I invite you to come forward at the conclusion of the worship service, especially if you’re a first time guest. Staff members are available to talk with you about becoming a Christian, being baptized, or joining our church – a relevant biblical community!
In Him,
NEED TO CONTACT US?To contact HFBC staff, call the church at 713.681.8000 (Mon-Fri 8-4:30 pm) or email firstname.lastname@ HoustonsFirst.org.
HOW CAN WE PRAY FOR YOU?Share your requests the following ways and we’ll add them to our online prayer database!• Click “Find Help” at HoustonsFirst.org• Text “PRAYFIRST [your name and requests]” to 41411• Call our Prayerline at 713.335.6456• Complete the attached “How Can We Help?” card• Visit the Prayer, Missions & Connection Center
LATEST NEWS & UPDATESNEW & PROSPECTIVE MEMBER ORIENTATIONWhether you’ve recently joined or just visited Houston’s First, come learn what it means to be a part of a relevant biblical community today! Choose lunch at 12:30-1:45 pm in the Fellowship Ctr or light snacks at 5-6:30 pm in the Connection Ctr. Walk-ins welcome! CONTACT [email protected], 713.335.6453.
GATHER o u r h e a r t s >CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
1ST & 2ND GRADE FAMILY FUN DAYSat, Jun 19 @ 9:30 am-2 pm Hunt Retreat, Brookshire, TX1st & 2nd graders, bring your family for a day at Hunt
Retreat. Wear your swimsuits and be prepared to get messy! Guaranteed fun for the whole family. COST Free! REGISTER HoustonsFirst.org/ChildrensEvents. CONTACT [email protected], 713.957.7621.
VOLUNTEERVisit HoustonsFirst.org/Volunteer for details about the following opportunities and other ways you can serve.HFBC PRAYER MINISTRY TEAM Prayer, Missions & Connection CenterCONTACT [email protected]; 713.335.6451BAND OF BROTHERS RECON TEAM - Men’s MinistryCONTACT [email protected]; 713.957.7680LORD’S SUPPER PREPARATION TEAM Spiritual MaturityCONTACT [email protected]; 713.651.8354HUB PRAYER TEAM - Student MinistryCONTACT [email protected]; 713.957.7630IMAGINEER - Creative ServicesCONTACT [email protected]; 713.335.6420
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLJun 28–Jul 2 @ 9 am-12:30 pm – Houston’s FirstParents – saddle up your youngins’ (children
entering Kindergarten – completed 5th grade) for a week at “Saddle Ridge Ranch” where they’ll round up questions and drive home answers found in God’s Word. Ranch activi-ties include Bible study, crafts, missions, music, recreation, and snacks. You won’t want to miss this rodeo! CONTACT [email protected], 713.957.7611. COST Free! REGISTER HoustonsFirst.org/VBS.
3RD GRADE GETAWAYJul 9-11 – Trinity Pines, Trinity, TXChildren who have just completed 3rd grade are invited to come out for
a weekend with their friends experiencing God and hav-ing fun! Activities include swimming at the lake, canoeing, putt-putt golf and more. COST $125. REGISTER HoustonsFirst.org/3rdGradeGetaway. CONTACT [email protected], 713.957.7621
HUB STUDENT MINISTRYSUMMER RUSH: INTERN NIGHTWed, Jun 16 @ 6:30-8:30 pmGet ready for lots of craziness as the Summer Interns plan a night of fun! Open to all 6th-12th graders. COST $15 for Middle School (Rm 364) and $4 for High School (Rm 363). CONTACT [email protected], 713.957.7631.
SUMMIT MINISTRIESSINGLE PARENT FATHER’S DAY CELEBRATIONSun, Jun 20 @ Noon – CLC (gym)Single parents and their families are invited to celebrate Dad with an afternoon of food, fellowship, and recreation. COST Free! REGISTER HoustonsFirst.org/SPF. CONTACT [email protected], 713.957.7671.
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3rd GRADEGETAWAY
Now thru Aug 20Give your kids a vacation from routine life! Our summer day camp for completed K-7th grades includes field trips, arts, sports, Bible study and MUCH more. Come for a day, a week or all summer! VISIT HoustonsFirst.org/Daycation for details and to register. CONTACT [email protected], 713.957.6700.